Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: The New Features of Windows 10
Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) came with a Windows 10 mobile version this past week. In this recent release, Microsft was able to showcase some of the best and the most impactful features of Windows 10 which might take the market by storm, once Windows 10 is fully released. After the horror of Windows 8, Microsoft would be hoping desperately to make amends to the negative impact … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: The New Features of Windows 10
Masimo Corporation Posts Q4 Results
Masimo posted fourth-quarter sales of $142 million (up 8%) and adjusted earnings of $0.31 (up 18%), which amounted to a top-line miss versus the $145 million consensus. Fewer hospital admissions and not fulfilling a Rainbow order and two SET orders were cited as reasons for the shortfall. Adjusted EPS of $0.31 were spot on consensus, driven by gross margin expansion and a slowdown in spending. … Continue reading Masimo Corporation Posts Q4 Results
Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking to Bring In Online Marketplace
Facebook (NASDAQ FB) is now looking to bring in an online marketplace for its users. The world’s largest social networking company is looking to make the most from its more than a billion long user base. As per the recent news related to Facebook, FB is now working on an online marketplace which would be helpful in empowering users to sell their stuff online to … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking to Bring In Online Marketplace
Nordstrom, Inc. Earnings Preview
We expect Nordstrom to report a relatively in-line quarter compared with the Street consensus of $1.34 as well as implied guidance of $1.30-$1.35. Overall, we project 1% total sales growth, to $3.7 billion. We project gross margin, including the impact of Fashion Rewards, to decline 35 basis points, and SG&A deleverage of 40 basis points given the softer top line and continued investment. Nordstrom is … Continue reading Nordstrom, Inc. Earnings Preview
VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results
After the markets closed on Thursday, February 13, VCA Antech (NASDAQ:WOOF) reported fourth-quarter results that were generally in line with expectations. Sales of $435.5 million grew 4.1% from the prior-year period and were a bit shy of the $444.5 million consensus forecast; adjusted earnings per share registered at $0.31—up 10.7% year-over-year and spot on the Street’s $0.31 target. The animal hospital division reported 0.9% same-store … Continue reading VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results
Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon
Thursday, after the markets closed, Healthways reported somewhat noisy fourth-quarter results, given an accounting change that required the deferral of roughly $10 million in sales/profits into future periods. Importantly, the company provided services and incurred all the costs related to this revenue stream, received the entire $10 million in cash during the quarter, and maintains an ongoing relationship with the client; it simply determined that, … Continue reading Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon
